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Nobody knows the waters of the scenic and historic Mobile-Tensaw Delta better than the licensed captains of Historic Blakeley State Park's Delta Explorer ! The park is the lower delta's longest-running boat tour operator and offers regular excursions into what is referred to by many as one of America's natural wonders. We invite you to journey with us by boat through these tranquil waterways and discover this incredibly diverse ecosystem. Here you will find a variety of wetland habitats that are home to the state's largest population of alligators, black bears, the rare red-bellied turtle, ospreys, bald eagles and numerous species of fish. Multiple guided cruises explore this stunning natural habitat along with nationally important historic sites, including locations associated with the Civil War's “Mobile Campaign,” and the modern Port of Mobile, one of the nation's busiest harbors.

Experience it all from the comfort of the Delta Explorer . The U.S. Coast Guard-licensed covered boat features bench seating and a restroom facility and is handicapped accessible.

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Charter tours leaving from the park dock are available anytime for a minimum of $800 guaranteed tickets at standard rates. Other charter tour options are available at varying rates. For more information, call the park office at 251-626-0798 .

Our Cruise Offerings Include:

This two-hour excursion takes guests up the storied Tensaw River to discover the site where the famed “Ghost Fleet”—a naval reserve fleet of hundreds of vessels kept in readiness for service in the decades after WWII—were once moored. Along the way we explore the winding route of scenic and secluded McVay’s Lake, the man-made ship channel connecting the Tensaw with the Mobile River near Gravine Island, and the seldom-traveled Raft River. 

The last known ship to bring enslaved Africans into America, the Clotilda rests in the waters of the Mobile River north of the city. Come along with us as we explore this somber but pivotal saga in local history with national significance. This special tour to the wreck is guided by Africatown Experience Tours. It will provide information on the voyage of the Clotilda, its passengers and their lives, and the enduring legacy of that fateful voyage by telling their stories. (Offered from the Blakeley Dock and the Cooper Riverside Park Dock in Downtown Mobile)

The park also offers monthly cruises departing from the Bartram Landing Dock at Five Rivers Delta Resource Center on the Causeway (30945 Five Rivers Boulevard, Spanish Fort, Alabama 36527). Offerings vary by season. Please check our events page for a listing of scheduled cruises.  

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Other special trips are offered on occasion.

Please check our events page for our current schedule.

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Historic Blakeley State Park 34745 State Hwy 225 Spanish Fort, AL 36527 251.626.0798 [email protected]​

Hours of Operation 8 a.m. - Dusk Seven days a Week  

Admission Adults:  $5 Kids ages 6-12:  $3 Kids Under 6:  Free Veterans and active duty military: Free ( individual day use only)

Pets welcome, but must remain on leash at all times.

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Discover The Mobile-Tensaw Delta

WildNative Tours’ delta safaris operation is based at the 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center in Spanish Fort, AL. In addition to boat tours, outfitter services, kayak shop & landing, “5 Rivers” as it is known to locals, is a free access AL State Lands property, with a live animal and delta exhibit hall, theatrette, Live Oak forest and gift shop.

WildNative Tours operates throughout the Mobile-Tensaw Delta, the second largest river delta in the U.S., a prime location to see an abundance of wildlife and explore the recently expanded Bartram Canoe Trail – now at more than 200 miles long. From 2 hour excursions to multiple day camping, fishing and hunting, WildNative has an adventure to fit all ages and skills.

What to See in the Delta According to the Mobile Bay National Estuary Program, the Mobile-Tensaw Delta is considered the best remaining delta ecosystem of its kind in the USA. It is so ecologically diverse it supports:

• 126 species of fish
• 40 species of mammals, including black bears, wild pigs and deer
• 69 species of reptiles such as alligators and the rare red-bellied turtle
• 30 species of amphibians
• 500 species of plants, including swamp lilies, cardinal flowers, butterfly weed, green-fly orchids and the tiny-leaved buckthorn, one of the rarest shrubs in the United States
• More than 300 species of birds, including eagles, ospreys, pelicans, herons, kites, owls, warblers, vireos, wrens, egrets and a variety of woodpeckers, including the Pileated woodpecker, which can grow as long as 19 inches and is the largest woodpecker in North America.

Prepare to be amazed, inspired and relaxed by the Mobile-Tensaw Delta with our Delta Safaris!. All while “living the wildlife” with WildNative Tours – Coastal Alabama’s leading tour operator and only delta specialist… We encourage you to come and enjoy our world, whether for a few hours or a few days!

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Welcome to Airboat Express, the original Airboat Tour Company in Alabama. We are the only airboat tour company with a perfect safety record and commercial liability insurance. Our tours provide an unforgettable experience for the whole family! Learn about the wildlife in the Mobile-Tensaw Delta while having a fun airboat ride the whole family will enjoy. Our airboat tours are the best that Alabama has to offer! Our tours allow you to experience the Delta in a much closer and personal way. Airboats don’t require deep water which allows us to go places other boats with outboard motors can’t go. Get to know the Delta and see why it is honored as a National Landmark! Airboat Express is the perfect way to see the Delta and learn about the flora, fauna, and wildlife. Take a tour with us and we will show you why the Delta is Alabama’s most beautiful natural resource and hidden beauty.

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• 34745 AL Hwy. 225
• Spanish Fort, AL 36527

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